Dealer Group
Cardinale Automotive Group
Cardinale Automotive Group runs 30 locations in 3 states and earns a CarEdge transparency grade of B (81/100) from 144 verified out-the-door quotes.
- Average doc fee
- $244
- Dealer add-ons
- On 54% of quotes
- Top-graded store
- Hyundai of Mountain View (A)
Verified quotes since 2025
Score Breakdown
Grade Distribution
Across 25 rated locations
64% of locations earned a B or better.
Key Insights
Transparency Score
Scores 81/100, 5.7 points below the national average of 86.7/100.
Add-on Frequency
54% of transactions include an add-on, 37% more often than the national average of 17%.
Listing-to-OTD Gap
Prices run -1.0% above listing on average, better than the national average of 247.1%.
Top performers in this group
Locations with D or below: 7 — Cardinaleway Mazda Las Vegas, Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria, Cardinaleway Mazda Mesa, +4 more
All locations
| Dealer | Location | Grade | Score | Quotes | Brand | Doc Fee | Add-on Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA | A | 100 | 1 | Porsche | $85 | 0% |
| Cardinale Mazda | Salinas, CA | A | 100 | 2 | Mazda | $85 | 0% |
| Hyundai of Mountain View | Mountain View, CA | A | 99 | 10 | Hyundai | $85 | 0% |
| Honda of Oakland | Oakland, CA | A | 94 | 9 | Hond | $85 | 22% |
| Cardinaleway Mazda Corona | Corona, CA | A | 92 | 12 | Mazda | $85 | 25% |
| Cardinaleway Hyundai of El Monte | El Monte, CA | A | 92 | 14 | Hyundai | $85 | 43% |
| Hyundai of Tracy | Tracy, CA | A | 91 | 16 | Hyundai | $85 | 50% |
| Cardinaleway Hyundai of Corona | Corona, CA | A | 91 | 5 | Hyundai | $85 | 20% |
| Cardinale GMC | Seaside, CA | A | 91 | 3 | GMC | $85 | 33% |
| Genesis of Corona | Corona, CA | B | 88 | 2 | Genesis | $85 | 50% |
Group locations
30 locations across Arizona, California, Nevada
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cardinale Automotive Group a good place to buy a car?
Yes, by CarEdge's measure. Cardinale Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (81/100) across 144 verified out-the-door quotes from 25 stores, graded 9 A, 7 B, 2 C, 5 D, 2 F. 64% of its graded stores earn an A or B. Grades vary by store, so check the specific location before you buy.
What do reviews say about Cardinale Automotive Group?
CarEdge reviews Cardinale Automotive Group on 144 verified out-the-door quotes, not star ratings. Cardinale Automotive Group earns CarEdge transparency grade B (81/100) across 144 verified out-the-door quotes from 25 stores, graded 9 A, 7 B, 2 C, 5 D, 2 F. Across those quotes its stores show dealer add-ons on 54% of verified quotes.
What is the doc fee at Cardinale Automotive Group dealerships?
Its stores average a $244 doc fee across 144 verified out-the-door quotes. It ranges from $85 at Hyundai of Mountain View in Mountain View, CA to $1,000 at Cardinaleway Mazda Peoria in Peoria, AZ, partly because doc fee limits differ by state.
Do Cardinale Automotive Group dealerships add dealer add-ons?
CarEdge's verified quotes from Cardinale Automotive Group stores show dealer add-ons on 54% of verified quotes. Ask any store for an itemized out-the-door quote with all dealer add-ons removed before you visit.
Which Cardinale Automotive Group dealership is the best?
Hyundai of Mountain View in Mountain View, CA is Cardinale Automotive Group's highest-graded store on the CarEdge Dealer Transparency Index: grade A (99/100) from 10 verified out-the-door quotes.